Spatial Data Science

3 Open Datasets to hone your Spatial Data Science skills

with examples of real-world applications

Photo by NASA on Unsplash

Data-driven and Data-informed decision-making is now an integral part of private and public sector organizations. Unlocking the power of spatial data using specialized tools and techniques adds an additional level of insight and can create a significant impact on this decision-making process across sectors.

Spatial data science for the uninitiated

In this blog, I would like to introduce three datasets that I have worked with and believe to be great resources to elevate your Spatial Data Science skills to the next level.

High-Resolution Population Density Maps

available for nearly every country in the world at 30-meter resolution released by Facebook Data for Good

Insights on human population distribution, demographics, and dynamics form the basis of many…